The Optimist Prints

"When I told my dad I can't wait to get out into the real world he just stared at me with the strangest expression."

'Past performance is not an indication of future results.'

'For your information, I am engaging the energy of change and complexity to create the future I desire.'

"I figure if I was still employed, I wouldn’t get to spend all this time with you!"

"Fred's calculating what future natural catastrophes he can ignore based on his probably life span."

That shows business confidence.

'You just don't know when to give up, do you?'

The Philosopher Pine, or, The Eternal Optimist.

"Well, look at the bright side, Timmy — you're 100 percent wrong."

"Alright! Whoa! Yes! More boiled food!"

"Of course this'll be a great year. The data, sales projections, customer surveys, and my mom all think so."

Road Forks in the Road: No Way and Yes Way.

What the Thinker was thinking: 'I think I can...I think I can...'

"Surgery up here is free!"

"I feel like that I've been given a unique oppurtunity to speak out on issues."

'Oh for heaven's sake, you're a cow. Just eat grass and be happy.'

"Will you listen to the same three anecdotes until one of you dies?"

Economic Outlook Conference - 'Remember the seating is optimist, pessimist, optimist,...'

Optimist

One man's obstacle is another man's stepping stone.

"You're new here ... it's customary on dismal Monday mornings to be miserable."

"Who's a good boy? You're a good boy."

Six Thinking Hats

"I love your optimism."

"This year I resolve to embrace change."

'I tried being pessimistic. I was terrible at it.'

"The good news is...you've one less window to wash."

"What's this for poorer stuff?"

Why Do Old Hippies Smile?

'The only part of my body that defies gravity is my age.'

Infinity Tavern

'Jane, cancel all my appointments for the rest of the week.'

"Boy, I hope we never end up like this."

'When my business turned into a lemon, I made lemonade....but that also failed when nobody liked its taste'

The Death of the Blues